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Apte Dictionary

V. S. Apte, The Practical Sanskrit–English Dictionary

अवदानम्avadānam1 A pure or approved occupation.
1. 1 A pure or approved occupation.
2. An accomplished act.
3. A valorous or glorious act, prowess, heroic act, heroism, glorious achievement; संगीयमानत्रिपुरावदानः Ku.7.48; Śi.7.2,18.16; प्रापदस्त्रमवदान- तोषितात् R.11.21; Ki.17.16; तत्त्वत्पूर्वावदानेभ्यो न रोचते Dk.52; Ki.3.43,13.32.
4. Object of a legend.
5. Objection; जुहुयान्मूलमन्त्रेण षोडशर्चावदानतः Bhāg.11.27.41 Sacrificial object for an oblation.
Derived forms and compounds
- अवदानम् avadānam
  
  अव-दो-ल्युट्
  
  Cutting or dividing into pieces.
  
  A part, portion; हृदयाद्यवदानानाम् Ś. B.
  
  Transgression.
  
  The root of a plant (वीरण); see अवदान also.
Source: ApteApte entry